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A photo of Little Original Joe's -- Marina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(62)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 36 times today
Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!
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4.8
Exceptional(2479)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 41 times today
The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
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4.7
Exceptional(9110)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 78 times today
Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.
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4.7
Exceptional(6243)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sausalito
Booked 49 times today
Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Created by Larry Mindel, who also founded numerous other restaurants in the Bay Area and beyond, Poggio has been ranked among the very best Italian restaurants since it opened. Led by Executive Chef and Partner Ben Balesteri, Poggio’s daily changing menus use the best available local ingredients including dishes inspired by the seasonal bounty of our local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and the traditional methods of Italy, including wood-fired ovens, house made pastas from scratch and a wide variety of dishes serving guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We’re honored to have been awarded a Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin guide in 2017, 2018, and along with being named Best Italian restaurant in Marin County by Marin Magazine in 2021.
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4.6
Exceptional(122)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 87 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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4.1
Excellent(1313)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 118 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
A photo of Cultivar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(239)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 18 times today
Mo-Sat: Food until 9pm, Wine until 10pm Sun: Food until 8:45pm Wine until 9pmSat/Sun: Brunch: 11am-3pm Cultivar San Francisco is an wine-centric farm to table restaurant by Cultivar Wine. The menu is inspired by locally-sourced seasonal ingredients including from our culinary garden at Caspar Estate. The menu complements hand-crafted wines from our Cultivar Winery and boutique wines from California and beyond. Cultivar Wine club flights are available. Cultivar Wine Club members get 20% off their Cultivar wine and Cultivar food. Join our Cultivar Wine Club!Our back patio has a fireplace, heaters and festive lighting, perfect setting for a private dinner or a celebration. Sidewalk tables on Chestnut have heaters, great for people watching and guests with dogs. Seasonal dishes and Cultivar Wines available for take out and to go.Our location is near the Lyon St. entrance to the Presidio, near the Palace of Fine Arts and in the Marina District of San Francisco.
A photo of COQUETA - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3381)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 74 times today
Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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4.5
Awesome(570)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 64 times today
Flores is San Francisco’s Mexican restaurant serving traditional Mexican food and contemporary cocktails. At Flores, we stay true to our roots, finding inspiration in Mexico’s food, landscape and culture. We’re serious about our food, but we’re even more serious about having fun.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.
A photo of Chotto Matte San Francisco restaurant
4.3
Awesome(69)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 16 times today
Situated in Downtown San Francisco, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognizable bold design, tropical foliage and theatrical robata grill.

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From verified diners like you
  • JustinVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Boulevard never fails to impress with its delicious food and outstanding service. We chose it for a special occasion, and the experience was truly exceptional. The staff greeted us warmly and even had a thoughtful card to celebrate our event. The seasonal menu was flawless: we started with a perfectly prepared ahi tuna, followed by a tender filet of beef as the main course. For dessert, I opted for the toffee pudding, which was the ideal sweet ending to an unforgettable evening. I’m already looking forward to our next celebration at Boulevard and another impeccable dining experience!
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    BoulevardPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.7
  • NadirVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Bon Delire does a great job of bringing a little slice of France to the Embarcadero. The decor and ambiance is decidedly very French, in a good way! The food is excellent and reasonably priced by San Francisco standards, the service is friendly and welcoming and the vibe is lively and fun! Highly recommend the deviled eggs, the escargot and the roast chicken but honestly, we loved everything we ordered! We can't wait to return!
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    Bon DelirePrice: Expensive• French• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.6
  • dayVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Progress never disappoints. We sat at the bar for a pre birthday celebration and had the best time. First, if you get to have the pleasure of Brent the bartender and server was outstanding in every sense. While making tons of cocktails, he was able to guide us through the menu and pick the best choices for our meal - all with a beautiful grin. The food is above excellent, imaginative, well prepared and presented. Service staff is efficient and just the right amount of friendly. A definite go to!
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    The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
    4.8
  • TinaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I am a regular at STK but it was the first time I brought a dog to the restaurant. I was able to enjoy happy hour here with my giant dog! The waiter even surprised my pup with a beef patty from the chef. Thank you for making my Monday night magical.
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    STK - San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.1
  • Lori
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2025
    The booth side seats were not very comfortable. Other than that the service and food was great!
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    Little Original Joe's -- MarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.8
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